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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The 33 miners who spent 69 days trapped in a Chilean mine arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, embarking on a tour of Hollywood before they take part in the taping of a special for CNN.

The miners and five of their rescuers will appear on the “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” event, which will be held at the Shrine Auditorium and will air on Thanksgiving.

“The heroic efforts of the rescue of these miners was one of the most unifying and inspirational events of the year,” said Jim Walton, president of CNN Worldwide. “`CNN Heroes’ is a fitting way for CNN to honor these men and their rescuers.”